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Murky Waters: The Education Debate in New Orleans
In this graphic column distilling three extensive interviews, we hope to go beyond the hype of post-Katrina New Orleans.
Obama’s Education Policy
First in a three part series about education policy in the US Presidential elections.
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Billionaire Intrigue, Political Deception and the Fight for the Soul of the Chicago Public Schools
Now that Chicagoans are gaining awareness about the wolves in sheep clothing in our midst and how Initiatives funded by the 1 percent are vying for our hearts …
Texas GOP Declares: “No More Teaching of ‘Critical Thinking Skills’ in Texas Public Schools“
The Texas GOP's hidden curriculum against critical thinking and other educational threats to authoritarianism is now part of its official platform.
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Five Ways Republicans Have Sabotaged Job Growth
Republican intransigence on economic policy has been a key contributor to the sluggish recovery.
Bill Moyers | Messing With Texas Textbooks
In 2010, the Texas State Board of Education approved over 100 amendments to the social studies and economics curriculum standards.
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“No Child” Law Whittled Down by White House
In just five months, the Obama administration has freed schools in more than half the nation from central provisions of the No Child Left Behind education law, raising the …
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We Just Don’t Get it — Education Is All About the Teachers
As I often peruse articles on education, I am forever baffled by the lack of meaningful ideas about the direction it should take. The only plans seem to revolve …
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Congress Approves a $127 Billion Transportation and Student Loan Package
The deal wraps up a two-year transportation measure with bills to extend subsidized student loans.
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Republicans Respond to Supreme Court Upholding Health Care Law by Setting Date for Its Repeal
Millions of Americans have already benefited from the law.